South American Indigenous Knowledge of Psychotropics
March 20, 2009 DOI: 10.1002/9780470741054.ch4 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe chapter examines three medicinal plants—quinine, coca, and ayahuasca—used by Indigenous peoples, defining each and exploring their traditional medical applications. It addresses legal issues surrounding their use, including intellectual property rights and regulation. The text highlights the historical and cultural significance of these plants within Indigenous knowledge systems and the challenges posed by external appropriation and legal frameworks.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Coca Indigenous Traditional knowledge History |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key finding | Argues that current intellectual property laws inadequately protect indigenous knowledge related to medicinal plants, using quinine, coca, and ayahuasca as examples. |
Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Definitions Three Indigenous Peoples' Medicinal Plants: Quinine, Coca and Ayahuasca Legal Issues Conclusion Notes References